Didn't appear to be any bad injuries which will be key on a short week including travel to Pittsburgh.

Mon Sep 11, 2017 9:32 pm

Maelstrom88

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Re: Saints @ Vikings Game Day Discussion Thread -- Week 1

So unfortunately I've been at work so haven't been able to watch the game yet but man it sounds like they looked awesome. I'm super pumped to watch it tonight when I get home now! What a start to the season and they made AP yell at Payton lmao.

Man what a great game to be at! Solid performances all around (except the missed PAT). I had a really nice vantage point and I noticed Treadwell runs routes well, Sam just always looks Diggs and Thielens way. Not complaining just interesting to see, he definitely can contribute more.

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Mon Sep 11, 2017 9:37 pm

PurpleMustReign

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Re: Saints @ Vikings Game Day Discussion Thread -- Week 1

808vikingsfan wrote:

Curious to how many time the Vikings blitzed tonight.

I was wondering the same thing. I remember one or two off the top of my head.

This was huge. Good on Reiff. Let's hope it continues. He was a major reason why Sam balled out.

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Mon Sep 11, 2017 10:18 pm

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Re: Saints @ Vikings Game Day Discussion Thread -- Week 1

Andrew Krammer@Andrew_Krammer1hBradford's 143.0 QB rating is a career high.

Mon Sep 11, 2017 10:22 pm

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Re: Saints @ Vikings Game Day Discussion Thread -- Week 1

Great way to start.I was much more impressed with the D tonight, especially the run D. Pretty much dominated a known commidity in the Saints offense...specifically in the red zone.

Hard to know yet about the Vikes offense due to the Saints having a suspect D. I'm not expecting Sam having 3full seconds to throw to be a regular event, although it could be.The line played fundamentally well, i didn't notice much in the way of guys just whiffing on their assignments as was fairly normal that past couple seasons.Bradford showed what he can do when he can breathe back there. I hope this puts some of the doubts to rest, he's a really capable QB.Cook was a steal. He looks like he can do it all.Pittsburgh will be a much more reliable litmus test, and it's good they took care of a team they should've beat at home, picking up that momentum and confidence.

Mon Sep 11, 2017 10:22 pm

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Re: Saints @ Vikings Game Day Discussion Thread -- Week 1

I can't stop watching the highlights on Vikings.com.

It's been so long since we had anything resembling an explosive offense. I honestly don't know how to react except to keep watching like some obsessed 40-year-old hermit living in his mother's basement.

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Mon Sep 11, 2017 10:32 pm

petev_sj

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Re: Saints @ Vikings Game Day Discussion Thread -- Week 1

S197 wrote:

Man what a great game to be at! Solid performances all around (except the missed PAT). I had a really nice vantage point and I noticed Treadwell runs routes well, Sam just always looks Diggs and Thielens way. Not complaining just interesting to see, he definitely can contribute more.

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Thank you for the Treadwell insight. I think the kid needs to get in Bradford's face more. Let your QB know that the Vikings drafted him in the first round for a reason.

Great game. I have no problem eating crow if I was wrong about saying this team looked like last year's team. However Bradford is still getting smack around immediately after he releases the ball. He has never shown he can go a full season taking those types of shots.

Mon Sep 11, 2017 10:32 pm

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Re: Saints @ Vikings Game Day Discussion Thread -- Week 1

Pondering Her Percy wrote:

Boon wrote:

Told you guys preseason is preseason

Haha I was right with you on that one

It's hard, though, when you look SO BAD during preseason. I was truly concerned about this offense. Never expected a 470-yard explosion, even against the Saints' defense.